BOCES Career and Technical Education PROGRAMs

Criminal Justice

Get hands-on experience in law enforcement procedures, public safety, forensics, and the legal system. From investigation to defensive tactics, you’ll build the skills and confidence to pursue a career in criminal justice, law, or emergency response.

Learn how law enforcement, legal systems, and public safety professionals work to protect and serve. The Criminal Justice program gives you the training and confidence to take the first step toward a purpose-driven career.

Life long learning

Real-World Scenarios. Real Career Prep.

In the BOCES Criminal Justice program, you won’t just study how the justice system works—you’ll experience it. Students take part in mock crime scenes, drills, courtroom simulations, and physical training. You’ll learn how to think like an investigator, communicate like a professional, and respond like a first responder.

Criminal Justice at a Glance

Hands-On
Participate in mock trials, drills, and investigations to learn how criminal justice works in the real world.
Career Focus
Career opportunities include law enforcement, forensics, corrections, paralegal work, private security, and more. Typical salaries range from $29,700 to $67,600.

Looking forward

We have articulation agreements with Bryant & Stratton College, Clinton Community College, Herkimer Community College, Hilbert College, Jefferson Community College, Mohawk Valley Community College, SUNY Adirondack, SUNY Canton and SUNY Delhi.

Students in the Criminal Justice program can earn up to 20 college credits toward a two-year AOS Business Degree at Jefferson Community College giving you a strong start whether you're planning to enter the workforce or pursue further education in law, justice, or public service.

Students putting up crime scene tape.

Criminal Justice Instructors

Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center:

Darcy Pitkin: dpitkin@boces.com

Todd Gorman: tgorman@boces.com

Howard G. Sackett Technical Center:

TBD

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